Richard Sherman lands Madden game cover, spoofs

Seattle Seahawks safety Richard Sherman was named to the cover of "Madden NFL 15" on Friday, defeating Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in the final vote. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck was a semifinalist. Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton was knocked out in the first round.

Sherman became equally famous -- in some corners, infamous -- for his boasting and, in particular, his postgame rant against San Francisco 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree after the NFC Championship game.

With all things like this, the Internet had some fun with it. Colts fans might enjoy this offering from My Colts Account, showing Sherman in pursuit of Hilton during a Colts touchdown last season in a win over the Seahawks.

Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton burns Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman for his first touchdown on the day in the first half of the game. The Colts beat Seattle 34-28 in Sunday's game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 6, 2013. Matt Detrich / The Star(Photo: Matt Detrich / The Star)

Perhaps Sherman should beware of the "Madden Curse." My colleague Matthew Glenesk chronicled what has happened to several players who appeared on the game's cover.